Process Manager Whey

WPI Process Manager

Fixed Term Contract

About Tirlán

A talented team of over 2,100 people manage Tirlán’s network of 11 production facilities and 52 agri retail outlets serving its communities with annual revenues of over €3 billion expected in 2022. Tirlán’s state-of-the-art headquarters in Kilkenny city and innovation centre in Ballyragget promote innovation, creativity and collaboration. Tirlán is committed to sustainability throughout the organisation through its comprehensive Living Proof programme, and the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) contained within it. For more information visit www.tirlan.com

Role Profile:

This role is in based in Whey Plant Ballyragget and will report to the Whey Plant Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Promote & implement best practice Health & Safety procedures, in line with Tirlán’s Zero Harm policies
• Adherence to product safety and legality standards, in line with our Quality Management System
• Analyse production data, identify inefficiencies, and implement process improvements to maximize yield and minimize waste.
• Produce highest quality product to meet agreed customer and product specifications.

• Collaborate with the Tirlán’s Commercial team in the planning and implementation of Customer requirements in line with overall plant KPIs

• Bring resolution to deviations in Whey plant Metrics with robust CAPA
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure adequate governance & compliance of incoming process streams, in line with KPIs

• Ensure production targets (throughput, yields, recoveries) are met.
• Champion a collaborative team environment and mentor new hires to deliver an effective and efficient workforce within the Whey Plant

• Represent the company professionally during customer visits, audits, and meetings.
• Identify and implement process improvements that can deliver maximum benefits to the business using lean manufacturing principles, in line with our Business Excellence approach.
• Actively identify and participate in activities/projects focusing on innovation and improvement in production methods/processes

• Promote and drive a culture on site which maximises employee engagement levels through our ways of working.

• Act as an effective communicator and implementer of change within the plant
• Comply with all HR policies and procedures in dealing with staff issues

Key Requirements:

• 2 – 3 years management experience in the Food, Pharmaceutical or Beverage manufacturing sector with experience in manufacture of products used in sensitive or specialist customer applications an advantage
• Ability to work to tight deadlines with excellent planning/scheduling skills
• Aptitude for operational processes, working with cross- functional teams, Lean and continuous improvement
• Demonstrate high technical ability and attention to detail to do the job at a high level of accomplishment
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office suite & a working knowledge of SAP). Working knowledge of IQS/MES an advantage
• Strong communications with multi-functional stakeholders
• Knowledge of Dairy products, processes and recipes an advantage
• Possesses motivational skills oriented towards encouraging people’s best performance possible
• Customer orientation and business awareness
• Information handling skills

Other

• Motivated and self-driven
• Excellent Influencing skills
• Proactive and innovative problem-solving skills with good analytical and IT skills

About us

Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety and state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market. Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment.

Commitment to Diversity & InclusionWe believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth.

We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status. 

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Tirlán is a Values Based Organisation